Hoopoe Marc Boucher said Meilhan

Author 'Boucher Marc dit de Meilh' (Id 143772 ) : Hoopoe bird. The Hoopoe (Upupa epops) is a species of bird in the family Upupidae. We can meet the hoopoe in many French department from April to September early October in the orchards, hedgerow and wood bark and searching under piles of hay or straw to find his food ... This bird feeds mainly on small insects and larvae. Nesting in old hollow trees, etc.. Its nest is made of twigs and summary and other wastes. She remains in the cracks of old walls, old trees and nests Peaks, for example. Marc Boucher said Meilhan.

Indeed fan! When I was a kid on my parents' farm in south-west, were often seen at certain times. The hoopoe always attracted my attention as relatively rare bird and passenger ... Today, there are still but the rest is like many birds, animals and insects are scarce with monocropping and other pollution ... for miles and days and days you can see almost anything here, this is disastrous course. Regards, Mark.

Christine thank you for your visit and comment. Yes, the hoopoe nice looking at me while I was watching 'through the keyhole, so to speak. It was not easy with the color of soil and his own to bring out the specimen ... Well, you like it? ! ... So big kiss. Marc.

Mark, you are so lucky to be able to box the hoopoe: 11:. I did not know she was staying in your region: 18:. I've never seen, but I doubt it comes from the Loire Valley?. The decor is not great, but you did not choose. Cons by the bird is sharp and his eye is bright. Bravo for this rare catch: 3:

Hi Isa, okay? For the Hoopoe in the Loire you find in the South Loire late March to June It is everywhere in France, more numerous in the south-west France in effect. It has unfortunately tended to disappear from our countryside due to the years 60-70, as usual, pesticides and pesticides we put on our land. I think you need to fill in your home, or with people in rural areas, either through association for the protection of birds. Yes, it does not always work as you want in photography and to photograph the 'star' of the coup not always easy. My friendships and more Isa. Marc. : 4: